Cheesed Off
What does it mean?
Quick summary: A common informal phrase meaning annoyed, irritated, or fed up.
If you are cheesed off, you are mildly to moderately annoyed about something. It is less strong than furious, but stronger than slightly bothered.
REAL ENGLISH.
Is it positive or negative?
It is negative because it describes irritation or frustration.
When do you use it?
Use it when talking about delays, rude behaviour, bad service, or anything else that gets on your nerves.
Examples
Example 1: I was really cheesed off when the train was delayed again.
Example 2: She is cheesed off about having to redo the whole report.
Question for you
What kind of thing usually leaves you cheesed off?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
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